Bibliograph

The adventurous princess, and other feminist fairy tales, written and illustrated by Erin-Claire Barrow

Type

Label

The adventurous princess, and other feminist fairy tales, written and illustrated by Erin-Claire Barrow

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

9-12 years

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The adventurous princess

Responsibility statement

written and illustrated by Erin-Claire Barrow

Sub title

and other feminist fairy tales

Summary

What if Beauty stood up to the Beast, the Princess never tried to sleep on the pea (and wouldnt have noticed it if she had), and the Swan Maiden took her revenge on the hunter who kidnapped her? The Adventurous Princess and other feminist fairy tales is a retelling of nine traditional fairy tales with a feminist twist. Fairy tales open up new worlds full of enchantment and adventure, but many of these traditional stories also reinforce rigid gender roles and norms, perpetuate stereotypes, and lack diversity in their characters. In The Adventurous Princess, the charm, whimsy, and magic of traditional fairy tales remain, but the diverse characters challenge stereotypes about who they should be or how they should act, stand up for themselves, and shape their own futures

Target audience

juvenile

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